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Monthly Archives: April 2016
TAKING FLIGHT
What was it drew me to pick up the blue on blue album with a banking seabird, wingtip to water, blurring the sea to azure glass? Was it the sense of movement as the bird fused air and liquid with … Continue reading
Posted in rock music
Tagged 1972 music, Chick Corea, ECM Jazz, Essentials, Flora Purim, jazz, memoir, Return To Forever
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QUO !
The necessary fashion accoutrement for the aspiring bohemian at my school was the canvas rucksack. Cheap and hard wearing, available at all army surplus shops, the bag suggested ‘although I recognise that I have to carry school work around this … Continue reading
Posted in rock music
Tagged 70's biography, 70's music, Alan Lancaster, band reformations, Britain, drums, Francis Rossi, gigs, John Coughlan, old grey whistle test, Rick Parfitt, rock music, Status Quo
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Unsung Heroes …Mickey Finn
I’ve always like the idea of a band incorporating a member who’s musical contribution is minimal. It sends out a very strong message that the band is more than just about music and money. Of course bands are mainly about music … Continue reading
Posted in glam rock, memories of 70s, rock music
Tagged 1970's, 70's biography, 70's music, band reformations, drums, marc bolan, Mickey Finn, pop music, rock music, T Rex
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Oh La La
Every couple of years the glossy music magazines will have a go at defining the ‘Top 100 Albums’. This has become a staple policy albeit a rather lazy one, after all all you have to do is get your staff … Continue reading
Posted in memories of 70s, rock music
Tagged 1970's, 70's biography, 70's music, drums, oh la la, rock music, rod stewart, ronnie lane, the faces
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